You would report this income on a Schedule C. For tax purposes, self-employment income includes any part-time businesses or "side work" performed in which you are in business for yourself, rather than another person.
You are able to file a Schedule C without a 1099. When you are inputting information for your Schedule C, click on the option Other self-employed income under Common Income. This includes cash and checks received and income not reported on any particular 1099 form.
If you file a Schedule C, you are also able to deduct your expenses incurred for your side work. You are not able to do so if you enter your side work income under Other Income.
To create your Schedule C, please complete the following steps:
- Open your return in TurboTax.
- Search for Schedule C with the magnifying glass tool on the top of the page.
- Select the Jump to Schedule C link in the search results.
- Select Yes to the question Did you have any self-employment income or expenses?
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your Schedule C.
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